1,314 results match your criteria: "Guangdong Provincial Center for Skin Disease & STI Control[Affiliation]"

Promotes M1-polarization and diabetic wound healing using Prussian blue nanozymes.

Int Immunopharmacol

November 2024

Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China. Electronic address:

Long-term inflammation and impaired angiogenesis are the main reasons for the difficulty of diabetic wound healing. What to do to effectively promote vascular endothelial cell response and immune cell reprogramming is the key to diabetic skin healing. However, contemporary therapies cannot simultaneously coordinate the promotion of vascular endothelial cells and macrophage polarization, which leads to an increased rate of disability in patients with chronic diabetes.

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Clinical and genomic diversity of Treponema pallidum subspecies pallidum to inform vaccine research: an international, molecular epidemiology study.

Lancet Microbe

September 2024

Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA; Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases, Infectious Diseases Epidemiology and Ecology Laboratory, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.

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  • The study focuses on understanding the molecular epidemiology of Treponema pallidum subspecies pallidum (TPA) to aid in the development of a global syphilis vaccine by analyzing clinical data and specimens from early syphilis patients across multiple countries.* -
  • Enrolling 233 patients with primary and secondary syphilis from China, Colombia, Malawi, and the USA, researchers utilized whole-genome sequencing (WGS) to study TPA strains, revealing important demographic information and a significant presence of HIV co-infections among participants.* -
  • The findings highlighted a dominance of SS14-lineage strains with geographical distribution patterns, confirming genetic differences in the Nichols-lineage strains, which could inform future vaccine strategies and
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  • Rosacea patients experience heightened skin sensitivity to stimuli like heat and capsaicin, but the exact cause of this sensitivity is not well understood.
  • Research in mice reveals that capsaicin worsens rosacea-like dermatitis without affecting normal skin, indicating a unique response in rosacea.
  • Key findings include the involvement of γδ T cells and the neuropeptide CGRP in this hyperresponsiveness, suggesting that blocking CGRP may offer a promising treatment for rosacea.
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Long-term ambient ozone exposure and childhood asthma, rhinitis, eczema, and conjunctivitis: A multi-city study in China.

J Hazard Mater

October 2024

Joint International Research Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Environmental Pollution and Health Risk Assessment, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China. Electronic address:

Evidence on the link of long-term exposure to ozone (O) with childhood asthma, rhinitis, conjunctivitis and eczema is inconclusive. We did a population-based cross-sectional survey, including 177,888 children from 173 primary and middle schools in 14 Chinese cities. A satellite-based spatiotemporal model was employed to assess four-year average O exposure at both residential and school locations.

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Objective: The study objectives were (i) to explore the agreement between the Outcome Measures in Rheumatology (OMERACT) ultrasound lesions of enthesitis and physical examination in assessing enthesitis in patients with spondyloarthritis (SpA) and (ii) to investigate the prevalence and clinical relevance of subclinical enthesitis in this population.

Methods: Twenty rheumatology centers participated in this cross-sectional study. Patients with SpA, including axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA), underwent both ultrasound scan and physical examination of large lower limb entheses.

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  • TCbHP (taxane + carboplatin + trastuzumab + pertuzumab) is currently the preferred neoadjuvant treatment for HER2-positive breast cancer, but there's ongoing debate about whether carboplatin can be omitted for certain patient populations, switching instead to the THP regimen (taxane + trastuzumab + pertuzumab).
  • A study involving 220 patients from March 2019 to February 2023 compared the effectiveness (measured by pathological complete response) and safety of TCbHP and THP regimens, finding that TCbHP showed a higher pCR rate overall, particularly in younger patients and those with specific clinical features. *
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Distinct adaptive immune receptor feature of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (AD-MSCs) treatment of psoriasis.

Arch Dermatol Res

August 2024

State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou, University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510000, China.

Psoriasis (Ps) is one of the most common chronic inflammatory skin disorders with its pathogenesis correlated with dysregulated innate and adaptive system. Even though biological agents have advanced the treatment of psoriasis, however, there are huge limitations, like high adverse reactions and relapse rate. Therefore, it is of great interest in searching clinical resolutions with better safety and efficacy.

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Prognostic impact of enhanced CD96 expression on NK cells by TGF-β1 in AML.

Int Immunopharmacol

November 2024

Sino-French Hoffmann Institute, School of Basic Medical Sciences, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Allergy & Clinical Immunology, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510260, China; Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Protein Modification and Degradation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, China. Electronic address:

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  • Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a common and serious blood cancer in adults, where natural killer (NK) cells are important for the immune response but can be hindered by immune checkpoint changes.
  • This study aimed to assess the role of CD96, an inhibitory checkpoint, on NK cells in AML patients, finding that those with higher CD96 expression had dysfunctional NK cells and produced less IFN-γ, a critical immune signaling molecule.
  • Blocking CD96 improved the ability of NK cells to kill leukemia cells, suggesting that targeting CD96 could help enhance NK cell function and potentially improve patient outcomes in AML.
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Increase of PCSK9 expression in diabetes promotes VEGFR2 ubiquitination to inhibit endothelial function and skin wound healing.

Sci China Life Sci

December 2024

National-Guangdong Joint Engineering Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Vascular Diseases, NHC key Laboratory of Assisted Circulation and Vascular Diseases (Sun Yat-sen University), Key Laboratory of Assisted Circulation and Vascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technology Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Vascular Diseases, Guangzhou, 510080, China.

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a serious vascular disease. Currently, no effective methods are available for treating DFUs. Pro-protein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) regulates lipid levels to promote atherosclerosis.

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MANF facilitates breast cancer cell survival under glucose-starvation conditions via PRKN-mediated mitophagy regulation.

Autophagy

January 2025

Department of Breast Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China.

During tumor expansion, breast cancer (BC) cells often experience reactive oxygen species accumulation and mitochondrial damage because of glucose shortage. However, the mechanism by which BC cells deal with the glucose-shortage-induced oxidative stress remains unclear. Here, we showed that MANF (mesencephalic astrocyte derived neurotrophic factor)-mediated mitophagy facilitates BC cell survival under glucose-starvation conditions.

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Injectable and NIR-responsive CDN-POM hydrogels for combined non-inflammatory photo-immunotherapy.

J Mater Chem B

September 2024

Department of Interventional Medicine, the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai 519000, China.

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  • Photothermal tumor therapy (PTT) can cause inflammation that reduces its effectiveness, similar to thermal ablation methods.
  • A new injectable hybrid hydrogel called CDN-POM has been created, combining molybdenum-based compounds and cyclic dinucleotides to enhance photothermal efficiency and minimize inflammation.
  • This innovative CDN-POM hydrogel allows for effective cancer treatment with fewer side effects, merging photothermal therapy and immunotherapy for better outcomes in breast tumor treatment.
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Croconaine-based NIR-II fluorescence imaging-guided tumor photothermal therapy induces long-term antitumor immune memory.

J Nanobiotechnology

August 2024

Department of Urology, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, Shenzhen Clinical Research Center for Geriatric, Shenzhen People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518020, P. R. China.

Photothermal therapy (PTT) for cancers guided by optical imaging has recently shown great potential for precise diagnosis and efficient therapy. The second near-infrared window (NIR-II, 1000-1700 nm) fluorescence imaging (FLI) is highly desirable owing to its good spatial and temporal resolution, deep tissue penetration, and negligible tissue toxicity. Organic small molecules are attractive as imaging and treatment agents in biomedical research because of their low toxicity, fast clearance rate, diverse structures, ease of modification, and excellent biocompatibility.

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USP7 deubiquitinates epigenetic reader ZMYND8 to promote breast cancer cell migration and invasion.

J Biol Chem

September 2024

Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Resistance Biology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Cell Biology in Universities of Shandong, Center for Cell Structure and Function, Modem Industry Institute of Biomedicine, College of Life Sciences, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong, China. Electronic address:

The ubiquitin-proteasome system (UPS), which involves E3 ligases and deubiquitinates (DUBs), is critical for protein homeostasis. The epigenetic reader ZMYND8 (zinc finger MYND-type containing 8) has emerged as an oncoprotein, and its protein levels are elevated in various types of cancer, including breast cancer. However, the mechanism by which ZMYND8 protein levels are increased in cancer remains elusive.

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Bioprinted, spatially defined breast tumor microenvironment models of intratumoral heterogeneity and drug resistance.

Trends Biotechnol

November 2024

Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute, Tsinghua University, 518055, Shenzhen, China; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Biomanufacturing Center, Tsinghua University, 100084, Beijing, China; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. Electronic address:

Cellular, extracellular matrix (ECM), and spatial heterogeneity of tumor microenvironments (TMEs) regulate disease progression and treatment efficacy. Developing in vitro models that recapitulate the TME promises to accelerate studies of tumor biology and identify new targets for therapy. Here, we used extrusion-based, multi-nozzle 3D bioprinting to spatially pattern triple-negative MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells, endothelial cells (ECs), and human mammary cancer-associated fibroblasts (HMCAFs) with biomimetic ECM inks.

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Aggregation-Induced Emission-Active Photosensitizer-Mediated Photodynamic Therapy for Anti-Psoriasis.

Research (Wash D C)

June 2024

Dongguan People's Hospital Biobank, Affiliated Dongguan Hospital, Southern Medical University, Dongguan, Guangdong 523059, China.

Hyperproliferative keratinocytes and subcutaneous inflammation contribute to the characteristic symptoms of psoriasis, including erythema, scales, or scaly plaques on the skin. These symptoms significantly affect patients' quality of life and cause severe physical and psychological distress. However, current treatment strategies have limited therapeutic effect and may lead to adverse side effects.

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Heterozygous de novo dominant negative mutation of REXO2 results in interferonopathy.

Nat Commun

August 2024

Department of Genetics and Endocrinology, Guangzhou Institute of Paediatrics, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Centre, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.

Mitochondrial RNA (mtRNA) in the cytosol can trigger the innate immune sensor MDA5, and autoinflammatory disease due to type I IFN. Here, we show that a dominant negative mutation in the gene encoding the mitochondrial exonuclease REXO2 may cause interferonopathy by triggering the MDA5 pathway. A patient characterized by this heterozygous de novo mutation (p.

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Protective effects of degraded Bletilla striata polysaccharides against UVB-induced oxidative stress in skin.

Int J Biol Macromol

October 2024

Plant Fiber Material Science Research Center, State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, School of Light Industry and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, PR China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, No. 100, West Outer Ring Road, Guangzhou University Town, Panyu District, Guangzhou 510006, PR China.

The Bletilla striata polysaccharides (BSP) extracted through alkali-assisted method exhibit significant antioxidant activity, but its bioaccessibility was inadequate due to its tightly filamentous reticulation structure and high molecular weight. The anti-photoaging and anti-melanogenesis effects of degraded BSP (DBSPs) against UVB-induced oxidative stress on the skin were investigated. The molecular weights of the DBSPs were reduced to 153.

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  • * Despite their effectiveness, there is rising concern about the incidence of interstitial lung disease or pneumonitis (ILD/p) linked to anti-HER2 ADCs, with varying mortality rates reported in studies.
  • * A panel of Chinese experts has developed guidelines for diagnosing and managing ILD/p in patients undergoing anti-HER2 ADC therapy to improve clinical practice and patient outcomes.
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Prognostic significance of the novel immunonutritional marker of cholesterol-to-lymphocyte ratio in patients with non-metastatic breast cancer.

BMC Cancer

July 2024

Department of Medical Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, China.

Background: Although there is a strong correlation between the novel cholesterol-to-lymphocyte ratio (CLR) and tumor survival, its prognostic significance in breast cancer (BC) is unknown. After analyzing the relationship between CLR and the overall survival (OS) of patients with BC, we created a predictive model.

Methods: Following retrospective enrollment, 1316 patients with BC were randomized into two cohorts: validation (n = 392) and training (n = 924).

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Background: Stapokibart/CM310, a humanized monoclonal antibody targeting the interleukin-4 receptor α chain, has shown promising treatment benefits in patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in previous phase II clinical trials.

Objective: We aimed to evaluate the long-term efficacy and safety of stapokibart in adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis.

Methods: Enrolled patients who previously completed parent trials of stapokibart received a subcutaneous stapokibart 600-mg loading dose, then 300 mg every 2 weeks up to 52 weeks.

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The Impact of Adjuvant Chemotherapy on the Long-Term Prognosis of Breast Malignant Phyllodes Tumors: A Propensity Score-Matched Study.

J Natl Compr Canc Netw

July 2024

Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Guangdong-Hong Kong Joint Laboratory for RNA Medicine, Medical Research Center, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.

Background: Malignant phyllodes tumors (MPTs) are rare breast tumors with high risks of local recurrence and distant metastasis. Surgical intervention is the primary treatment, but the effectiveness of adjuvant therapies is uncertain. This study was designed to analyze the prognostic risk factors associated with MPTs and evaluate the efficacy of postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy.

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Autophagy Deficiency Induced by SAT1 Potentiates Tumor Progression in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer.

Adv Sci (Weinh)

September 2024

State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, P. R. China.

Aggressive triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) still lacks approved targeted therapies, requiring more exploration of its underlying mechanisms. Previous studies have suggested a potential role of SAT1 (Spermidine/Spermine N1-acetyltransferase 1) in cancer, which needs to be further elucidated in breast cancer. In this study, highly expressed SAT1 in TNBC signified worse patient prognoses.

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Approaches to scarless burn wound healing: application of 3D printed skin substitutes with dual properties of anti-infection and balancing wound hydration levels.

EBioMedicine

August 2024

Department of Burn, Wound Repair & Reconstruction, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China; Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Burn and Wound Accurate Diagnosis and Treatment Key Technology and Series of Products, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China; Institute of Precision Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China. Electronic address:

Background: Severe burn wounds face two primary challenges: dysregulated cellular impairment functions following infection and an unbalanced wound hydration microenvironment leading to excessive inflammation and collagen deposition. These results in hypertrophic scar contraction, causing significant deformity and disability in survivors.

Methods: A three-dimensional (3D) printed double-layer hydrogel (DLH) was designed and fabricated to address the problem of scar formation after burn injury.

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Background: The indiscriminate use of antibiotics has accelerated antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in (), emphasising the need to follow treatment guidelines. This study aimed to assess the rate of adherence to standard treatment among patients with gonorrhoea and identify influencing factors.

Methods: A survey was conducted in Guangdong province, China, involving uncomplicated gonorrhoea cases registered in the Chinese Information System for Disease Control and Prevention.

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GRASLND regulates melanoma cell progression by targeting the miR-218-5p/STAM2 axis.

J Transl Med

July 2024

Department of Plastic Surgery and Burns Center, Second Affiliated Hospital, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, 515051, China.

Background: Increasing evidence suggests that long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) play important regulatory roles in biological processes and are dysregulated in numerous tumors. The lncRNA GRASLND functions as an oncogene in many cancers, but its role in skin cutaneous melanoma (SKCM) requires further investigation.

Methods: SiRNA transfection, wound - healing and transwell assays were performed to evaluate the effect of GRASLND on cellular function.

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